‘Fall detection’ is under fire – why a new lawsuit could hit Apple, Samsung and Google smartwatches and even spark an import ban

It’s that ability to differentiate real falls from false alerts that is at the core of the dispute. UnaliWear says that the ...
Wareable

ITC opens investigation into Apple, Garmin, and Google over fall detection

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to launch an investigation following a patent complaint over fall detection tech.

I had a bad fall while running — and it changed how I trust the safety features on a running watch

Even the best running watches have limits. After a fall during a run, I started paying more attention to the small things that actually help keep me safe as a runner.
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Apple Watch Series 4 will have FDA-cleared ECG, fall detection

Well, we finally know what cardiac project Apple was talking with the FDA about two years ago. Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams announced today at Apple's special event in Cupertino that ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Why Fall Detection Devices Are Becoming Essential For Independent Seniors

As people age, things change, and one of the major worries for seniors is falling. Many older people wish to stay independent and live on their own for as long as they can. But a fall can change ...